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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 416.49 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 416.49 and 223.23 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 416.49 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/416.49 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 416.49 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 92,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,973.06/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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